Librarian

Summary

The Henrietta Hankin Branch Library is seeking an experienced, creative, dynamic, and innovative part-time Youth Services Librarian. This librarian will create and implement fun, meaningful, and literacy-focused programs for children throughout the year. The successful candidate will provide excellent readers’ advisory for children and have enthusiasm for working with children. Position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ingenuity. They will enhance the high standard of customer service established by the Library. Responsibilities: Public desk hours, collection development for youth services, collection promotion, social media posting, community engagement, and programming.

Responsibilities: Public desk hours, collection development for youth services, collection promotion, social media posting, community engagement, and programming.

Requirements: This position requires an MLS/MLIS, ALA-accredited preferred, with at least one year’s relevant experience, knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, knowledge of child development, and experience planning and presenting programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to public service are essential. PC proficiency including Internet, email, and Microsoft Office skills is required.

Physical abilities: Handle, lift, or move library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.; stand at a computer terminal for up to 4 hours; wheel book carts weighing up to 125 lbs.; to operate a keyboard; to stand, sit, walk, stoop or reach repeatedly throughout the day within a confined area. All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Essential Duties

• Provide guidance in finding library materials.
• Provide general reference and advisory services.
• Complete assigned projects that support the library's annual goals and objectives.
• Assist supervisor with daily operations and provide reports, as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the library's database.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pennsylvania State Library Certificate.
• One year of job-related library experience.
• Broad-based reference experience.
• General knowledge of library science.
• Knowledge of the use of review sources.
• Working knowledge of the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights.
• Working knowledge of the Educational Film Library Association Freedom to View Statement.
• Working knowledge of "Holds Procedures".
• Required to participate in continuing education workshops, seminars and conferences as needed to keep current in the field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Flexibility and ability to accept change.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Basic skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to establish priorities.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Criminal background check.
• Child abuse clearance.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of public library service.
• Strong communication skills in person and by phone.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and skill with standard office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, calculator, etc.).
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to remain focused on daily operations.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Proactive and flexible.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to speak in public (presentation and storytelling skills).
• Child development skills.
• Knowledge of CC-Link policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of Chester County Library Core Values.
• Working knowledge of Chester County Library Collection Development Plan.
• Working knowledge of Chester County Library Materials Selection Policy.
• Working knowledge of the County and Library policies and procedures.

Additional Information

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Basic computer knowledge and skill to use Windows software
• Basic Word skills
• Basic Excel skills
• Basic Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
• Internet Explorer skills for research purposes
• Library on-line system skills and knowledge